In this blog post, I cover Distillery, a new Craft Beer and Cocktails destination in Sector 29, Gurugram.
Ever been to a themed, multistoried restaurant that takes you back in time? A visit to the all-new Distillery will remind you of the Prohibition - an era spanning between 1920 to 1933, which gave America its gangsters, peddlers, and speakeasies.
A cultural reprisal of that era would've been a tall order for any restaurateur, not if you're Sahil Sambhi and Manish Sharma. Distillery is yet another winner from the family of Molecule, The Drunken Botanist, and Viet:Nom. Throwing caution to the wind, Distillery brings you the biggest terrace and the largest bar in Gurgaon with unabashed adventure and modernism.
What impressed me the most about Distillery is that the makers had paid close attention to detail. Drawing parallels between a time when the sale and import of alcoholic beverages were banned nationwide and a time when liquor is freely available everywhere (well, almost!).
True to its name, Distillery is on a crusade to end Prohibition in its entirety. Geared towards the confident, ambitious, and fun-loving millennials, Distillery is hailed for its exquisite cocktails and a stellar menu that redefines gastronomy.
Amazingly, the 40-ft bar never goes out of liquor, and chances are you'll keep coming back for more! If you feel tipsy but not drunk, shake your booty at the hottest dance floor that's never out of totally rad music.
With an excellent collection of premium scotch, whiskeys, martinis, wines, and champagnes, the high-end bar appeals to everyone who loves to live in the moment.
Located strategically at the entrance of the busy Sector 29 market of Gurugram, Distillery promises an evening full of delicious grub, foot-tapping music, and incredible concoctions.
The magical cocktail menu has been curated using in-house 'secret' ingredients that'll surely transcend you to the bygone era!
When you hit the bar at Distillery, it might be a good idea to ask for Senior Bartender Nitin Panwar.
This talented bloke created three signature cocktail recipes for me, each handcrafted with perfection.
Old Glory
If you're fond of vodka, you'll love this cocktail infused with blueberry and basil, topped with tonic.
Holiday Old Fashion
True to its name, this whiskey-based cocktail is infused with cinnamon syrup, soaked cranberries, and bitters.
Cranberry Nutmac Gimlet
True connoisseurs of gin will love this drink, infused with cranberry juice and lime cordial, finished with grated nutmeg.
Talking of the food menu, Chef Anas Qureshi and Sous Chef Santu Maity are at the helm of affairs in the kitchen.
Together they have curated a menu that keeps in mind the needs of everyone's flavor profile.
Having chosen from a vast, innovative, and exuberant list of dishes, Distillery's menu caters to every mood.
Here are my top recommendations for food at Distillery.
Vegetarian Starters
Peanut Butter Dahi Ke Kebab
Who doesn't like mouth-melting dahi ke kebabs ... but with a peanut butter center? Indeed an innovative starter served with chili yogurt.
Breaking Bread
Loved these crispy, assorted Indian breads (Methi Paratha, Rumali Roti, Mirchi Roti, Missi Roti), served with smoked Ghurkha dip, fermented beer relish, tomato salsa, and achaari sour cream.
Pretty Boy Sugarcane Skewers
Go for these yummilicious sugarcane sticks coated with assorted vegetables and sesame, served with sweet chili dip.
Crispy Cheese Coral
Truly unconventional, this seasoned mix cheese is coated with a crispy sheet and fried into a coral. Served with three pepper dip and avocado salsa.
Non-vegetarian Starters
Kolhapuri Chicken Taco
This delicious soft shell taco is stuffed with Kolhapuri pulled chicken, pickled cucumber, salsa, and sour cream.
Get My Joint
If you enjoy regional delicacies perfect for all seasons, you'll absolutely relish this Kasauli smoked mutton fry.
That's My Dog
Savor your favorite hot dog stuffed with juicy pulled butter chicken and pickled onion.
Indian Mafia's Visit
This caraway seed, thin crisp matthi is topped with spicy tawa chicken and mango salsa.
Prohibited Gully
When New York Got Burned
Want to see some real magic on your table? Order this spicy, tangy, and tandoori fruits and sweet potato chaat flambeed with sambuca.
Pakora Chaat With Chutney Foam
All you chaat aficionados should go for this one, made with besan pakora, mango curd, tamarind reduction, mint foam, and crisps.
Naked Chicken Dimsum
Room for more? Try these freshly prepared, sumptuous chicken dimsums that are genuinely out of the box.
Desserts
End your gastronomical experience at Distillery on an extra sweet note with these three innovative desserts.
To sum up my Distillery experience, I'd draw an analogy to The Great Gatsby movie. Just a lil rawer, with gentlemen smoking cigars, women dancing to the roaring twenties music, sharing a meal with the gangsters, and having a good laugh with the mafias. All sounds too familiar? That's precisely what Distillery plans to do!
Ever been to a themed, multistoried restaurant that takes you back in time? A visit to the all-new Distillery will remind you of the Prohibition - an era spanning between 1920 to 1933, which gave America its gangsters, peddlers, and speakeasies.
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A cultural reprisal of that era would've been a tall order for any restaurateur, not if you're Sahil Sambhi and Manish Sharma. Distillery is yet another winner from the family of Molecule, The Drunken Botanist, and Viet:Nom. Throwing caution to the wind, Distillery brings you the biggest terrace and the largest bar in Gurgaon with unabashed adventure and modernism.
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What impressed me the most about Distillery is that the makers had paid close attention to detail. Drawing parallels between a time when the sale and import of alcoholic beverages were banned nationwide and a time when liquor is freely available everywhere (well, almost!).
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True to its name, Distillery is on a crusade to end Prohibition in its entirety. Geared towards the confident, ambitious, and fun-loving millennials, Distillery is hailed for its exquisite cocktails and a stellar menu that redefines gastronomy.
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With an excellent collection of premium scotch, whiskeys, martinis, wines, and champagnes, the high-end bar appeals to everyone who loves to live in the moment.
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Located strategically at the entrance of the busy Sector 29 market of Gurugram, Distillery promises an evening full of delicious grub, foot-tapping music, and incredible concoctions.
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The magical cocktail menu has been curated using in-house 'secret' ingredients that'll surely transcend you to the bygone era!
When you hit the bar at Distillery, it might be a good idea to ask for Senior Bartender Nitin Panwar.
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| Senior Bartender Nitin Panwar |
This talented bloke created three signature cocktail recipes for me, each handcrafted with perfection.
Old Glory
If you're fond of vodka, you'll love this cocktail infused with blueberry and basil, topped with tonic.
Holiday Old Fashion
True to its name, this whiskey-based cocktail is infused with cinnamon syrup, soaked cranberries, and bitters.
Cranberry Nutmac Gimlet
True connoisseurs of gin will love this drink, infused with cranberry juice and lime cordial, finished with grated nutmeg.
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| Cranberry Nutmac Gimlet |
Talking of the food menu, Chef Anas Qureshi and Sous Chef Santu Maity are at the helm of affairs in the kitchen.
Together they have curated a menu that keeps in mind the needs of everyone's flavor profile.
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| Chef Anas Qureshi |
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| Sous Chef Santu Maity |
Having chosen from a vast, innovative, and exuberant list of dishes, Distillery's menu caters to every mood.
Here are my top recommendations for food at Distillery.
Vegetarian Starters
Peanut Butter Dahi Ke Kebab
Who doesn't like mouth-melting dahi ke kebabs ... but with a peanut butter center? Indeed an innovative starter served with chili yogurt.
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| Peanut Butter Dahi Ke Kebab |
Breaking Bread
Loved these crispy, assorted Indian breads (Methi Paratha, Rumali Roti, Mirchi Roti, Missi Roti), served with smoked Ghurkha dip, fermented beer relish, tomato salsa, and achaari sour cream.
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| Breaking Bread |
Pretty Boy Sugarcane Skewers
Go for these yummilicious sugarcane sticks coated with assorted vegetables and sesame, served with sweet chili dip.
Crispy Cheese Coral
Truly unconventional, this seasoned mix cheese is coated with a crispy sheet and fried into a coral. Served with three pepper dip and avocado salsa.
Non-vegetarian Starters
Kolhapuri Chicken Taco
This delicious soft shell taco is stuffed with Kolhapuri pulled chicken, pickled cucumber, salsa, and sour cream.
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| Kolhapuri Chicken Taco |
Get My Joint
If you enjoy regional delicacies perfect for all seasons, you'll absolutely relish this Kasauli smoked mutton fry.
That's My Dog
Savor your favorite hot dog stuffed with juicy pulled butter chicken and pickled onion.
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| That's My Dog |
Indian Mafia's Visit
This caraway seed, thin crisp matthi is topped with spicy tawa chicken and mango salsa.
Prohibited Gully
When New York Got Burned
Want to see some real magic on your table? Order this spicy, tangy, and tandoori fruits and sweet potato chaat flambeed with sambuca.
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| When New York Got Burned |
Pakora Chaat With Chutney Foam
All you chaat aficionados should go for this one, made with besan pakora, mango curd, tamarind reduction, mint foam, and crisps.
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| Pakora Chaat With Chutney Foam |
Naked Chicken Dimsum
Room for more? Try these freshly prepared, sumptuous chicken dimsums that are genuinely out of the box.
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| Naked Chicken Dimsum |
Desserts
End your gastronomical experience at Distillery on an extra sweet note with these three innovative desserts.
- My Peddler Made Me A Visit
- International Halwai
- 999.9 Fine Gold Brick
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| 999.9 Fine Gold Brick |
To sum up my Distillery experience, I'd draw an analogy to The Great Gatsby movie. Just a lil rawer, with gentlemen smoking cigars, women dancing to the roaring twenties music, sharing a meal with the gangsters, and having a good laugh with the mafias. All sounds too familiar? That's precisely what Distillery plans to do!
Oh my husband would love this place. He is totally a beer person. I go for the food alone. 😝
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If you are a sucker for good, er, great food, Distillery will surprise you like anything!
DeleteI am absolutely stunned by the beauty and grace of this place. Its good to know that the menu has been crafted keeping in mind the milenials.
ReplyDeleteAlthough the menu has been curated keeping millennials in mind, the quirky menu will appeal to people of all age groups. Hope to see you at Distillery soon!
DeleteThe place looks stunning. As you mentioned 40ft bar, trust me they will never disappoint anyone. I would love to try their magical cocktail menu for sure. Thanks for recommending
ReplyDeleteYes, Distillery is one of the most happening outlets in Gurugram. Glad to know you're planning to try out their magical cocktail menu.
DeleteI have heard so much about this place and now after seeing your pictures, I have to definitely try this out!
ReplyDeleteSure, please do. I hope you have a great time at Distillery.
Deletethe place seems like a must visit and the food in the pics seems next level fusion art...I am definitely spending my next weekend here only
ReplyDeleteThat is so cool. Your next weekend is sorted I guess 😊
DeleteDistillery has certainly nailed the speakeasy ambiance! I will go by your recommendations of the dishes to try.
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You're absolutely bang on! Do let me know if you liked my recommendations.
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